Communicate and work in health or community services

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCCOM005, 'Communicate and work in health or community services'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Communicate and work in health or community services' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Communicate effectively with people

1.1 Use verbal and non-verbal communication to enhance understanding and demonstrate respect

1.2 Communicate service information in a manner that is clear and easily understood

1.3 Confirm the person’s understanding

1.4 Listen to requests, clarify meaning and respond appropriately

1.5 Exchange information clearly in a timely manner and within confidentiality procedures

2. Collaborate with colleagues

2.1 Listen to, clarify and agree timeframes for carrying out workplace instructions

2.2 Identify lines of communication between organisation and other services

2.3 Use industry terminology correctly in verbal, written and digital communications

2.4 Follow communication protocols that apply to interactions with different people and lines of authority

3. Address constraints to communication

3.1 Identify early signs of potentially complicated or difficult situations and report according to organisation procedures

3.2 Identify actual constraints to effective communication and resolve using appropriate communication strategies and techniques

3.3 Use communication skills to avoid, defuse and resolve conflict situations

4. Report problems to supervisor

4.1 Comply with legal and ethical responsibilities and discuss difficulties with supervisor

4.2 Refer any breach or non adherence to standard procedures or adverse event to appropriate people

4.3 Refer issues impacting on achievement of employee, employer and/or client rights and responsibilities

4.4 Refer unresolved conflict situations to supervisor

5. Complete workplace correspondence and documentation

5.1 Complete documentation according to legal requirement and organisation procedures

5.2 Read workplace documents relating to role and clarify understanding with supervisor

5.3 Complete written and electronic workplace documents to organisation standards

5.4 Follow organisation communication policies and procedures for using digital media

5.5 Use clear, accurate and objective language when documenting events

6. Contribute to continuous improvement

6.1 Contribute to identifying and voicing improvements in work practices

6.2 Promote and model changes to improved work practices and procedures in accordance with organisation requirements

6.3 Seek feedback and advice from appropriate people on areas for skill and knowledge development

6.4 Consult with manager regarding options for accessing skill development opportunities and initiate action


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCCOM005 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC40413 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
  • CHC40113 - Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
  • CHC14015 - Certificate I in Active Volunteering
  • CHC24015 - Certificate II in Active Volunteering
  • CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
  • CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support
  • CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
  • HLT43015 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
  • HLT33115 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
  • HLT47515 - Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
  • HLT37315 - Certificate III in Health Administration
  • HLT47415 - Certificate IV in Audiometry
  • HLT37415 - Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
  • HLT57915 - Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology
  • HLT47715 - Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
  • HLT47615 - Certificate IV in Cardiac Technology
  • HLT37015 - Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
  • HLT37215 - Certificate III in Pathology Collection
  • HLT33015 - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
  • HLT47815 - Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
  • HLT37115 - Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
  • HLT21015 - Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
  • HLT23215 - Certificate II in Health Support Services
  • HLT26115 - Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health
  • HLT26015 - Certificate II in Population Health
  • HLT31015 - Certificate III in Ambulance Communications (Call-taking)
  • HLT31115 - Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
  • HLT31215 - Certificate III in Basic Health Care
  • HLT35015 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
  • HLT33215 - Certificate III in Health Support Services
  • HLT35115 - Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
  • HLT36015 - Certificate III in Population Health
  • HLT36115 - Certificate III in Indigenous Environmental Health
  • HLT41015 - Certificate IV in Ambulance Communications (Dispatch)
  • HLT45015 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
  • HLT54115 - Diploma of Nursing
  • HLT55115 - Diploma of Dental Technology